AFC Notes: Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Chargers

• The Athletic’s Daniel Popper thinks the Chargers could explore a trade for Eagles TE Zach Ertz if they’re unable to re-sign TE Hunter Henry. Ertz and the Eagles are destined for a breakup one way or another after an injury-plagued season and Popper thinks a fourth-round pick should do the trick. 
• Ertz would count $8.5 million against the cap for the Chargers but Popper says the team could restructure his deal and lower that for 2021.
• If Ertz is dead set on an extension as he was with the Eagles, however, Popper doesn’t know if that makes sense for Los Angeles to commit to. 

Chiefs

Given the injuries Chiefs LT Eric Fisher and RT Mitchell Schwartz suffered this year, it wasn’t completely unforeseen that Kansas City would elect to move on this offseason. But it was still jarring to see the two bookend tackles in their Super Bowl win from a year ago be shown the door on Thursday. 

• Kansas State DE Wyatt Hubert mentioned that he’s had two pre-draft conversations with the Chiefs and is scheduled for a third meeting this week. (Herbie Teope)

Raiders

• The Athletic’s Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed say now that right tackle is a need for the Raiders to watch for a signing in free agency. Bills RT Daryl Williams or Steelers OL Matt Feiler are some potential veteran options. 
• The Raiders plan to bring back guards Richie Incognito and Denzelle Good but if a wrench is thrown in those plans, Tafur and Reed think HC Jon Gruden would be intrigued by former Bears OL Kyle Long who’s trying to make a comeback. 
• Iowa WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette will meet with the Raiders (Justin Melo)